Markup Calculator
Markup calculator: selling price from cost and markup percentage, or the markup from cost and price, with the profit and gross margin.
P = C · (1 + m)
How to use this calculator
- Choose the quantity you want under “Solve for”.
- Type the known values and pick their units: any combination works.
- The result updates as you type. Open “Show the steps” to see the substitution.
Markup is profit as a share of cost; margin is profit as a share of price. A 50 % markup is a 33.3 % margin.
Formula
P = C · (1 + m)
| Symbol | Quantity | Units |
|---|---|---|
| C | Cost | $, €, £ |
| m | Markup | %, × |
| P | Selling price | $, €, £ |
Worked example
Given: C = 40.00 $ · m = 50 %
P = C (1 + m)
Result: P = 60.00 $
Selling price for different values of Cost
| C · Cost | P · Selling price |
|---|---|
| 20.00 $ | 30.00 $ |
| 30.00 $ | 45.00 $ |
| 36.00 $ | 54.00 $ |
| 40.00 $ | 60.00 $ |
| 44.00 $ | 66.00 $ |
| 50.00 $ | 75.00 $ |
| 60.00 $ | 90.00 $ |
| 80.00 $ | 120.00 $ |
Other values as in the worked example.
Frequently asked questions
Cost $40 with a 50 % markup?
Price $60, profit $20, margin 33.3 %.
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